On the 22nd Sept., Sir Ernest Fitzjohn Oldham, of 19, Palace Court, W., and Chieveley, near Newbury, aged 56. Funeral at Chieveley tomorrow (Saturday) at 2 p.m. Flowers to Newbury Station. Memorial Service will be held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church on Monday, the 27th Sept., at 3 p.m. [The Times, 24 Sep 1926]

Sir Ernest Fitzjohn Oldham died on Wednesday at the age of 56. Born on January 16, 1870, the son of Mr. F. J. Oldham, of Melton Mowbray, he was educated at Oakham and was admitted a solicitor in 1892 and became senior partner in the firm of Vizard, Oldham, Crowder and Cash, of Lincoln's Inn-fields. Sir Ernest, who was knighted in 1921, was vice-president and chairman of the Federation of British Industries. He leaves a widow and one son and three daughters. [The funeral ...] [The Times, obituary, 24 Sep 1926]

Sir E. F. Oldham. A correspondent writes:-- May I supplement in a few particulars the obituary notice of Sir Ernest Fitzjohn Oldham which has appeared in The Times? Debarred by age from joining a combatant unit during the war, Oldham served in the Anti-Aircraft Defences of London, and later as legal adviser to the Foreign Trade Department from the date of its foundation till the end of the war. His experience in this Department, his wide knowledge of industry, and his strong patriotism led him to an early consideration of the difficulties of post-war trade. He was prominent among the small band of pioneers who even in 1915 were working on "reconstruction" problems, and with them took a leading part in the foundation of the Federation of British Industries, of which he became the deputy-chairman and a vice-president. He held firmly that the welfare of the country depended above all on the prosperity of British industry, and to the service of industry all his intellect, courage and energy were ungrudgingly devoted. Though he was typically English in temperament and character, he was, perhaps for that very reason, signally successful in securing the sympathy and cooperation of foreign colleagues, and not least among his services to his country must be reckoned his success in creating and developing the international relations of several of the important undertakings with which he was connected. The senior partner of an eminent firm of solicitors, he had been for several years a member of the Council of the Law Society. In Masonry he was a Past Master of St. Peter Westminster Lodge, and had been first Master of Industries Lodge, which he was largely instrumental in founding. To his personal friends, and to all who had the privilege of working with him, the loss is irreparable. He was essentially a man to whom everyone turned in a difficult or dangerous situation, sure of receiving wise counsel, and, if needed, courageous and unflinching support. [The Times, 27 Sep 1926]